Organizing Stewards

The 2018 organizing stewards

IBEW 1245 Organizing Stewards are appointed by the Business Manager and President to advance the union’s leadership program and organizing activities. The position was created by the Executive Board in 2013.

Organizing Stewards dedicate time and energy to IBEW 1245’s organizing activities and campaigns, and recruit and mobilize others to join them, working closely with the team of staff organizers. Organizing Stewards are a public face of IBEW 1245.

Meet the 2018 Organizing Stewards:

Jim Baker

Rodrigo Flores

Jim Lappin

Alvin Allen

Kevin Krummes

Melissa Echeverria

Patty Flores

Gabrielle Baker

Sandi Busse

Trent Twisselman

Candice Koff

Ricardo Hernandez

Teofilo Freeman

Cinnamon Stafford

Cynthia Lopez

Christina De La Fuente

Vickie Borst

Jody Machado

Gerardo Perez

Kurene Turner

Salvador Galvan

Bob Vieira

Ashley Ramirez

Ledelldra Brooks

Stephanie Chavez

Nila Mishra

Jeremy Smith

Charlotte Stevens

Miko Banks

Georgette Carrillo

Ashley Soria

Veronica Rivera-Avilez

Renae Mendez

Greg Simmons

Felicia Norton

Patricia Moreno

Ladrena Gunn-Swangin

Audrey Ruff

Brittany Santana

Nancy Martinez

Roger Jesinghaus

Lupe Johnson

Jermaine Smith

Kim Camatti

Dorine Shaner

Ashley Finley

Felicia Lynch

Ruben Hernandez

Michael Patterson

Xzavier Knox

Matt Mize

Janelle Bucci

Serena Moss

Rita Weisshaar

Tracy Amaro

Felicia Martinez

Rachel Ramirez

Monique Mendoza

Jesse Hoch

Mark Goodwin

Alicia Rodriquez

Mary Corrente

Darla West

Vanessa Mejia

Brenda Balcazar

Pedro Sandoval

Arnaldo Lizarraga

Sonya Pacheco

David Ly

Laquania Thompson

Ivan Pereda

De Vaughn Cross

Joshua Wellman

Steve Marcotte

Nilda Garcia

Fred Aboud

Evelyn Okoegwale

Marisa Nagore

Taf Gwarada

Angie Mendez

Kristen Rasmussen

Megan Franco

Melissa Fernandez

Aileen Zuehlke

Joseph Stewart

Jesus Solis

Alyssa Fernandez

Lorenso Arciniega

Lucha Prado

Bryan Huffman

Elias Escamilla

Terrell Waggoner

Shannon Akhbari

Alvin Dayoan

Luis Sotomayor

Anthony Seemster

Pam Pendleton

Kathie Preston

Ron Borst

Stan Zamora

Criteria for Appointment

A commitment to the ideals of the union and IBEW 1245’s organizing agenda;

Team player who works closely with IBEW 1245’s organizing team;

Energy, enthusiasm, exemplary work ethic, respect of co-workers;

Desire and commitment to take on an active role within the local on paid time as well as on their own time;

Willingness and proven track record of recruiting other members to participate in organizing activities.

Activities of an Organizing Steward

Organizing Stewards are members who contribute to building the local union and the labor movement, and participate in:

Political campaigns prioritized by IBEW 1245, such as labor-related state initiatives, local elections, and Central Labor Council efforts on behalf of labor-endorsed candidates;

Solidarity campaigns, such as efforts to support Walmart workers, and key labor battles in other states (in recent years these have included Wisconsin, Ohio, Florida, Alaska and Illinois);

Community action, such as Earth Day, Charity Bowl, IBEW unit support for charitable activities;

Special events that educate and mobilize our members and the larger community to support worker organization and recognition of workers’ rights and dignity.

Recruitment

Prospective organizing stewards will be identified by Business Representatives, Organizing Staff and other Organizing Stewards. Members are also encouraged to express interest to their Business Representative or co-workers already involved. Once identified, candidates will be vetted by their Business Representative in consultation with the Organizing Staff, using the criteria mentioned above.

Just as in the case of Shop Stewards and Safety Stewards, Organizing Stewards are appointed positions. Formal appointment will be executed by IBEW 1245 Business Manager and President at the recommendation of the organizing staff in consultation with Business Representatives. For more information, contact our staff organizers.